SNS 097: What Did I Just Hear? Psalm 68

Can I just say that while context is king, tone may well be the Secretary of State? It is amazing how the tone used when we hear or read something colors how we listen to it; if we listen to it. For instance, the word “Hello.” Depending on the tone, it can be very warm and welcoming, or cold and even almost rude.

The same is true of how we read the Bible. Isn’t that intriguing? The Bible can sound very warm, welcoming, and compassionate, or it can sound aloof, cold, and holier than thou. Which is a bit ironic, but…. The exact same words, the same exact verses, yet two very different presentations, two very different outcomes. The first leads to tuning in to what the Bible says and learning to love. The second leads to tuning it out, barely hearing what is on the surface of the passage, and so being more callous than we need to be. Tell you what: before we chat more, let’s listen to the Psalm, and then we’ll talk about what you heard.  

And now, my name is Charles, and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This podcast is for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is a series in which we will listen to a psalm being read in a manner that honors its original use as part of a worship service. Here in episode #97, we are listening to Psalm 68. 

 So, grab yourself some coffee, and let’s get started.

Scripture Passages referenced:

Psalm 68

Ezekiel 18:21-23, 32; 33:11 ~ God not taking delight in the death of the wicked.


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Psalms 1-72, A Simple Not Shallow Presentation

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